Project Manager in CAR

Job description

About us:

Aptech Africa Ltd is an EPC (Engineering Procurement Construction) company specialising in solar energy and solar water pumping. Aptech’s services include complete energy assessments, solar designs, and solar system installations. Aptech Africa emphasises a culture of teamwork and has the mission to make solar energy the primary means of power generation for all of Africa.

Aptech is recruiting a Project Manager for multiple projects in the Central African Republic.

Tasks:

• Determine and define project scope and objectives.
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.
• Manage subcontractors, including the local partner and field team.
• Manage client communication and regular reports.
• Prepare a budget based on the scope of work and resource requirements.
• Track project costs in order to meet the budget.
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan.
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
• Utilise industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project execution.
• Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed.
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Supervises project implementation and provides quality assurance assessments for projects being implemented.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

• BSc in Electrical Engineering or a similar field
• 5+ years of experience in the solar energy sector
• Ability to manage projects per quality standards, budget, and timeline.
• Proven software skills in Project Management Software, including Microsoft Projects.

To apply:

Potential candidates that meet the education and experience requirements provided in the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role should email a CV, academic documents, and 3 professional references to laura(@)aptechafrica.com.